Wat Tham Sumano

Wat Tham Sumano is a forest cave temple and meditation centre located in Ban Na Subdistrict, Srinagarindra District, Phatthalung Province, southern Thailand. Set in a limestone hill surrounded by forest, it is known for its large cave system with stalactites and stalagmites, Buddha images, and quiet meditation halls. The temple is notable as a practice centre for vipassana meditation and as a visitor attraction for its natural cave formations.

Visitors can expect a forest temple complex centered on a limestone cave. The main cave contains Buddha statues, stalactites and stalagmites, and dimly lit chambers connected by walkways. Outside the cave are meditation halls, pavilions, and forested grounds with walking paths. The environment is quiet and oriented toward meditation and merit-making. Areas to explore include the main cave hall, smaller adjoining caves, and open-air temple buildings.

Wat Tham Sumano was established as a forest meditation temple utilizing the natural limestone cave as a shrine hall. It has developed as a centre for Buddhist practice in Phatthalung, with the cave adapted to house Buddha images and meditation spaces.

The temple is a Buddhist religious site and meditation centre following the Thai forest tradition. It serves as a place for meditation practice, merit-making, and religious observance for local communities and visitors.